Hey Ponderers!
Orb of Creation 1.0 will launch on June 23rd, 2026.
It features:
[A complete game!] The game has a start... and an end! I've taken all the Dev Time I've need, thanks :)
[New Game+] Once you've completed the restoration of the world, you can start anew, but this time with randomized challenges and prestige upgrades that will make every run feel different.
[A new discovery system] Spells, glyphs, concepts, artifacts, alchemy and rituals are all randomized. Each time you go to create a new spell or tool, you will be presented with a unique selection of 2 or 3 of them to choose from. With hundreds of total collectables in the game, everyone's run will be different... including yours on subsequent playthroughs.
[Amped-up mechanics] Druidry, Alchemy and Rituals have received some major love, and have been repurposed to focus on their respective strengths and theming. Druidry is about growing and harvesting plants; Alchemy is about converting materials from one to another; Rituals are gigantic, powerful spells. In addition, the decisions in these sections have been made far more interesting. Are you someone who wants to grow a bunch of powerful fruit? Or would you rather set up a delayed resource chain and endlessly harvest Ironwood?
[No more restrictive gates] All restrictions in the game have been changed to soft requirements. Discovered Brainstorm but don't have Expert Storm 9 yet? That's fine! You can still use it, but it'll just cost more and take longer to recharge.
[Gameplay polish] The game has been cleaned up! Build choice is more interesting. Every expert research has a unique payoff that will entice you, and each of them intertwined with one other in someway. Most spells and tools have been updated to be more consistent and less conditional.
[Informative tooltips] Every tooltip can be paused and inspected, giving you clarity on every minute detail the game has to offer. Its as simple as mousing over +1 Effect Level to be informed on what that means, or hovering over a spell type to see all its related spells!
And lots more.
The orb awaits you at the end of June!
-Marple